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"Um..." Jiwoong paused for a moment during the behind-the-scenes interview. Actually, he thought Jongwoo was kind of cute.
When he complained that there were too many trainees, tall, good-looking, and even young, Jongwoo assured him, "Hyung*, I'll make you the only one they look at."
Yeah, sounds great, but how? Instead of laughing at him, however, Jiwoong just smiled, grateful for Jongwoo's being sweet, trying to make him feel better.
And then it was time for a break. The crew started moving the camera around. Jiwoong wondered what he should show when it was his turn. He didn't want to do anything too dramatic, but he also didn't want to disappoint the production team, who touted him as the number one OTT actor. Seriously, acting is supposed to be an interaction with the other person... and he lacked that significant other here.
Just as he was struggling to make up his mind, his face filled the screen. Suddenly, Jongwoo grabbed his chin. Gently, adding just a little bit of pressure with his fingertips. Then he came closer. It was quite comical how he stuck out his lips like a duck that Jiwoong almost burst out laughing. But when he saw Jongwoo's eyes, trembling behind lowered eyelids, he was immediately drawn in.
Jiwoong stopped smiling and moved his right hand, placed between him and Jongwoo, away to make way for the other to come. He never took his eyes off Jongwoo's lips, which had come dangerously close to his own. The closer they got, the more Jongwoo seemed to shrink, as if that had been the limit all along. When they performed, however, he had no problem with coming even closer without a second of hesitation. Jongwoo was so into the music, dance, and vibes back then, which was kind of sexy.
Jongwoo now seemed afraid of touching Jiwoog's lips, being so nervous, and self-conscious, but still trying hard. That was cute. Like Jiwoong would give a damn about kissing another guy. Hey, bro, didn't you hear them? I am a BL actor.
After Jongwoo finished doing his part, Jiwoong wanted to see a little more of his embarrassed smile showing canine teeth, but he turned his head and put on that innocent-sexy expression. He wanted to make sure that Jongwoo's efforts to create this opportunity didn't go to waste.
Jiwoong was shining definitely as he was truly able to be present at the moment. Thanks to Jongwoo. And it really happened. Everyone, from all the trainees and masters to the cameras, watched only him, except Jongwoo. Jiwoong didn't know why, but he felt more bitter than sweet for that one pair of eyes he missed.
Jongwoo quickly returned to his spot so as not to interfere with Jiwoong's screentime. His heart was pounding so much that he had to press his chest with one hand.
Seeing Jiwoong's serious expression, unlike his own flustered one, made him feel uncomfortable. Should he have told Jiwoong what he planned? He wanted Jiwoong to act surprised, but Jongwoo was the one who ended up shaken even though he had written the script.
Oh well, it doesn't matter. As long as Jiwoong got the chance, everything was fine.
Why wasn't he surprised, though? Not even slightly surprised... Jongwoo remembered Jiwoong's right hand wrapping around his neck from behind. As if it was the most natural thing to happen between them. The feeling of that hand pulling him slightly...
Forget it, he must have been mistaken. But his heart had been pounding for a strangely long time.
* FYI
"Hyung" in Korean is a term used to address an older male who is considered a brotherly figure.
